But I want justice.. But enough is enough. And its no wonder, these saying are born out of the doctrine that stems from the selfish foundation on which it was built. I am not attacking Michael, but the truth is the truth. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. I did and so did my son and most of his friends. By joining, or logging in via Facebook, you accept Change.orgs Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. She added that the difference between the strict rules for teenagecamp staff membersand the operational freedom thatAarum seemed to have as a senior leaderwasstark;You start to see the dichotomy of how the kids are treated and how Wayne was untouchable as far as what he was allowed to do, she said. God doesnt need your money or desire it, he wants your obediance. That could have been anyone to have seen Pastor pantsless. I value Pastor Michael enough that aside from preaching herasy, there is nothing that will keep me from being blessed by his ministry. THATS ALL. That access, and Aarums presence as anauthority figurein a Christian setting,helpedfoster the girls'spiritual and emotional dependence on him, clearing the way for further manipulation and inappropriate behavior, said Cheryl Chambers, a licensed mental health counselor with Christian Counseling Ministries of Western New York. Today, far too many called Christian clergy are spiraling headlong into perdition. touchy touchy arent we? Follow her on Twitter @Sjtaddeo. [14] Heal The World also funds the Cornerstone Academy, a school in the village of Odokono N'kwanta, Ghanan. I dont say these things lightly, I say them because Ive witness muchmuch more than youd ever know. Add to that Pitts drunk driving conviction and you wonder what is it that attracts these paper mache religious leaders to something like his latest conference called Decree: Heaven on Earth (make sure to look at the url closely). Drinking alcahol is not going to send you to hell no more than any action is. Unbeknownst to them, they were talking to his UNCLE!!! I can tell you, that is NOT Godly. But I think he is great to take such a stand for his faith, on the radio!!! Last I checked, being arrogant and manipulative were not by-products of intelligence. hahahaha! Nor does that attitude reflect in my posts. It took a lot of time and complete separation to finally make the decision to break away and stay away. LASTLY: I am a family member, and I know him well. Why am I bringing this up after the fact? Uhhh false doctrine uhhh he wants your money uhhh false doctrine In 2009, Ferrante, now a program director at camp during the summers,spoke toWayne Aarum's father, Wes Aarum Sr., abouthis concerns. [19] Following the trial, Metroparks ranger Russell Maneval was suspended for 60 days by the Toledo Area Metroparks for falsifying information on police logs involved in the Toledo case. Leadership at both The Chapel and Circle C Ranch, and also Aarum himself, have beenconfronted withconcerns abouthisconductat least 20 times since 1997, according to excerpts from Aarums employee personnel file at The Chapel, andinterviews with youth group members at The Chapel,Circle C staff and pastors in the Western New York area. Pitts' response was that in line with the purchase, all programs were being evaluated, and those wanting to remain on the air were welcome to reapply. A buddy of mine used to video tape the services at Cornerstone. At the time of the Delta incident, Pitts was driving a teal blue Saab; which was identified by two boys. Does he teach that Cornerstone is the one, true church? Since his last name is not pitts, they didnt know he was related to him. The CAC atBestSelf in Buffalo, New York brings together a multidisciplinary group of professionals to address child sexual abusein a child-centered environment. Most of the more critical opponents of Pastor Pitts are memebers of other churches or never been to nobodys church. Im known by the entire Cornerstone congregation.I dont need the trouble or the headache. Men are to point to Jesusthe Holy Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. The fact is that God cammanded us to tithe so thats that. I have questioned if his indescrepencies subtract from the validity of his message. A line up would have been nice. I came back just to see if you had the nerve to comment again. Cornerstone is impacting the city of Toledo in positive ways no matter what you think. Dedicated on line cs. They have no integrity whats soever this is also proven by if the above article regarding Delta was true, there would have been counseling that really was done, when it fact, there wasnt ever any counseling, because the incident never took place. Thats a biblical principal. A young Michael and Kathi Pitts founded Cornerstone Christian Center, "This is a place you can pastor the city from." However, I dont need the copy to know its true. Alert: Bishop Michael Pitts and other vipers preparing to strike. I just move to area when all that stuff was going on, I really didnt understand why. Why is it that since he has a big church, hes doing great things? None righteous, no not one. Non relevant to any of this. No. How does being arrogant and manipulative have anything to do with intelligence? Open today: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. The nature and content of Mohlers stack was apparently so moving Mahaney devoting 190 words to it and to Mohlersworld-class gifts.. Thats all besides the point. Prosperity preachers didnt make that up. [7], Pitts has not attended seminary or theological college, but is self-taught from tapes, CDs, books, and other materials. Here is my last offer. The trooper said he smelled alcohol, and did a field sobriety test. YOU would know that if you knew him or even attended any services. It went unchecked. I think you certainly have to consider the fact that Pastor Pitts was out of the country on atleast 1 or 2 of the alleged dates he was accused of exposing himself in the park but the delta incident is perplexing me! Sexual abuse prevention organization Darkness to Light operates a toll-free number for individuals, children or adults, in the U.S. who need local information and resources about sexual abuse. I dont believe he did a whole lot., Edward why in the world are you still at Cornerstone when you are so obviously a self-righteous bigot who is against Pastor Pitts? We pastor a small church, (no, Im not jealous, I wouldnt want a large church, too much stress) and I have an incurable disease. Not too long ago, I read something on The Toledo Blades web site about Pastor Michael Pitts of Cornerstone Church. It is obvious that the Delta incident did occur. Just because your poor doesnt mean you should have anything against the message of tithing and blessing. Maybe I wouldnt have listened anyway, who knows. Cornerstone Church exists to help people find the Father, a family, and a fulfilling future. . AGAIN, ANYONE WHO SAYS TO HIS BROTHER, RACA IS ANSWERABLE TO THE SANHEDRIN. Is that your fruit dropping to the ground? I am not interested in legal charges or threats, I only wish that whoever owns this forum would stop this nonsense. If you notice on his website there is no mention of Jesus. Check out his books on Amazon.com or in Barnes and Noble. And just because an organization is growing, doesnt mean that he is doing what God wants of him. http://www.dennyradio.com Free speech is great isnt it? Where did the pastor go? Why didnt the church fold? Sorry! Yes I am. It reminds me of a movie I saw once about a traveling vampire circus. If you speak up or leave, you are cursed by the church. The other sitings were also valid alibis with one being the pastor was at the church with 230 members doing a leadership meeting. I will not validate thier slander with comment, suffice to say, the gentleman from NJ has a point and it should render this debate over the alleged dealings of one man moot. 2023 www.democratandchronicle.com. He was definitely grooming me I didnt realize how absolutely brainwashing it was.. He was consecrated as a bishop by the International Communion of Charismatic Churches in 2009. At least as of a few years ago, he was living in a half-million-dollar home on 30 acres, wearing designer duds, and driving a Cadillac. If youve had experiences with Wayne Aarum that you believe to be abusive, please help us investigate. Myself, My family, and my church are passed the past, and I will not stand for defemation of charector. He was rather impressed by the large amounts of money collected every week and the men with guns to handle it all. He acknowledged in an April 28, 2021, email that he had hugged (youth group members) in greeting or congratulating them,and patted people on the back in acknowledgment of their accomplishments.Both actions were in socially appropriate contextsin the 1990s, he said. The Holy Spirit is our abiding comforter and helper, and leads us in declaring Jesus. As I said before, I posted this stuff online precisely because it wasnt available anywhere else, and people considering joining his church had a right to get all sides of the argument. Do you find yourself not telling them everything because they just wouldnt understand/agree? But I believe that people who give no grace to others better hope they dont ever need any. Service Times: Sunday: 10:00 am Thursday 7:30 pm He does not take money from us that the Lord doesnt tell us to give. Actually, the Delta incident like you called it was proven to be false just like the other so-called incidents its hard for him to do those things when hes out of the country! Is the harvest less than the seed? A warrant isnt a subpoena (which you coincidentally also spelled wrong try the spell check again). So many things in those cases didnt add up. As T.F. I was a member there for a number of years with my family then I attended alone because my husband refused to go back. How sad. So I. Thankyou Doug! The warrants issued by a court normally are search warrants, arrest warrants, and execution warrants. how are you so sure that its true? Hes completely unapproachable and has set up his organization so that the congregation worships him and not Jesus. God Bless Pastor Pitts and the whole Cornerstone Family, I myself have benefited greatly from the annointing spirit that overflows beyond the walls of Cornerstone. Everyone would stop beign blessed and would probably go to hell, right. I think Pastor Pitts is very annointed visionary that was sent by God. Non the less, Free speech is allowed unless it causes the defamation (sorry for the previous quirk, spell check is a genious) of character in more than verbalized, and reserved form, or prevention of potential income. At the age of 14, Pitts felt called to become a preacher. What does that matter? How is Charlotte this time of year, anyway? remember when you write in the sand baby. But several of themmadethemselves known to Aarum or his boardover the years in hopes that confrontingthe issue head-on would causeAarumsbehavior to change. God takes care of His own Lily, I think youd better remember that and to finish that statement you can look to the Bible! As part of the unusual plea agreement, both prosecution and defense agreed that neither side would be allowed to discuss the reasons for the sudden deal" Source: http://crabwalk.com/2003/08/pastor-pitts/, 2000-Pastor Pitts charged with drunken driving:https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2000/08/30/Pastor-Pitts-charged-with-drunken-driving/stories/200008300021, 2007-Pastor Pitts Faces Judge: A urine test taken after troopers smelled alcohol on the pastor during a routine stop in December of last year putPitts' alcohol level at .13,well above the legal limit. You need the Lords covering and to find a church that preaches His love and His true doctrines. I wish Id done more, Gillis said. (oh, btw, for future reference, so your not emarassed again its spelled parishioner) Anyway. But in the middle of the hustle and bustle of your pathetic groveling, I hope you find Jesus. Are you illiterate as well as ignorant? Police and the Cattaraugus County district attorney,Lori Pettit Rieman,ultimately determined that none of the allegations, some of which could have been considered criminal in nature at the time, were criminally actionable now,because the statute of limitations hadexpired,according to police reports. After telling police last year he'd been molested by a youth pastor at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Mathews County, a 16-year-old boy got an unusual call, according to court testimony. How to they do it? Many ofthose womenwould later spend years in therapyto erase traces of emotional entanglement with him. I do not believe Pitts is doing great things. I also think P.T. Christ said the only person with the right to cast stones is someone who is without sin right? The MinistrySafereportgiven tolocalChild Protective Services in2021 outlined that the company hadfoundevidence of an ongoing pattern of manipulation and intimacy between Aarum and teenage girls. Community. That should tell people something right there. He told me, My son has a problem, hes an idiot, and hes going to ruin this camp if he doesnt stop, Ferrante said. He suggested they pray. You know Matt, if you spent as much time arguing the CAUSE OF CHRIST, instead of the CAUSE OF PASTOR PITTS, maybe more people would be in Heaven someday. Defined under legal terminology, (in which I have an understudy degree in law) is most frequently referred to as a subpeona. Oh by the way, I attended Cornerstone from 1986 to 2000. Circle C Ranch wouldultimately determinethe initial allegationswere false through its own internal investigation. As far as the exposure incidents go, he didnt have any excuses because he held to the fact that he was innocent. P.S. Did you see him doing the act.. Also, Im not the one that is acting like this shining beacon of light like you are. He is the founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and oversees the Cornerstone Global Network, a network of over 150 churches throughout the US, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa and the UK. Last year,Carolyn McDonaldfacedmembers of the Circle C Ranch boardandsharedherstorydirectly for the first time. (www.cornerstonetoledo.com)Why dont you worry about your own walk and stop judging another mans servant if you want reference scripture. How can God bless Someone if they are living in Sin? Apparently Josh is too busy to check this forum any longer. Again, what a joke. I dont expect anyone to understand the blessings of being a child of Abraham. Mahaneys former flagship church, Covenant Life, gave an additional $15,000 to SBTS. I can assure you, Michael Pitts only has one house and no jets. This policy was included in a 2003document from a camp event titled The Circle CTen Commandments, and was mentioned by multiple camp staff members interviewed for this story. Yes, all these incidents do subtract from the validity of his message. Who cares what kind of outward gifts he gives. Pitts is lying. It is easy to criticize the Cornerstone Church and Pitts until you analyze the situation. Cornerstone Church took part in one of several suits against the State of California and. long time member In early 2021, The Chapelheld a members-only meeting to sharesome of the findingsand to announce the church wassuspendingall activities and financial ties to Circle C Ranch. He loves the congregation with all his heart, and he DOES point to Jesus in his preaching teachings writings etc. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.
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